A useful, must-have resource for bead identification with price guides for the
jewelry trade, appraisers, jewelry designers, artists, estate buyers, antique dealers,
collectors, headers, and novices. Photos, charts, guidelines, and valuable references
aid in identifying unknown single beads, bead strands, and ancient and vintage
beads seen in collections, online sales, garage sales, estate shows, and auctions.
A sense of wonder should be felt by the reader upon learning that beads are not
only the first form of jewelry but they have been a cherished companion used by
humankind throughout history into the present day.

This book is:

• A reference book for the jewelry industry on "things you need to know about beads"
• A reference book addressing factors that affect bead value
• An important reference for appraisers and collectors of jewelry and global artifacts, including tribal art
• An examination of symbolism used in human adornment
• A mind-expanding review of the significant role beads play in human adornment

This book offers:

• Charts to help identify, date, and evaluate beads
• Guidelines on how to recognize various bead types from different eras
• Helpful hints to assist in recognizing bead reproductions
• A simplified and condensed overview of beads throughout human history relative to other significant social, cultural, and technological advances

Author: Sindi Schloss, GG (GIA)